Serenbe: A Community Built on Radical Common Sense
Coming December 15:
On December 15, Retire Southern will release one of our most meaningful episodes yet — a long-form feature and podcast conversation with Steve Nygren, the visionary behind Serenbe, America’s pioneering wellness community rooted in biophilic design, walkability, land preservation, and what Steve calls radical common sense.
Preview
For the past 30 years, Steve has been quietly shaping a model for how we could all live better — closer to nature, closer to one another, and closer to our own sense of purpose.
From the moment he saw a bulldozer flattening forest next to his family farm, he knew someone had to rethink the future of development. That “someone” became him.
This upcoming Retire Southern feature explores:
• How Serenbe preserved 70% of its land while creating walkable, multigenerational neighborhoods
• Why kids thrive outdoors and elders remain truly connected (“Yes — we have free-range kids and uncaged elders”)
• How biophilic design transforms health, happiness, and community
• Why Steve believes the future starts in our own backyard
• And how Start In Your Own Backyard, Steve’s new book, gives each of us a blueprint for change
If you’re drawn to intentional living, sustainability, food systems, wellness travel, or simply building a life with more meaning — you don’t want to miss this one.
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